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Started Weight Training And Noticed Decrease In Height. Should I Consult A Endocrinologist?
helo doctor, im 23 year old male .. I have started weight training one year ago.. My height before i started training was 5 8.5 and now, its only 5 6 .. Im wondering what caused the height loss? and is there any way i can possibly increase my lost height ? do i need to consult an endocrinologist? how can i confirm i have stopped growing taller ? thank you doctor ! :)
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Hello
Thank you for getting in touch with us. As I see, you are complaining of a loss in height after your started weight training. Loss in height is not possible in normal condition unless there is a traumatic injury to a part of the body or arthritis which deforms the knee. The only reason I can think of is that you have put on some muscle mass and have become more bulky in the last one year. Well built men often look shorter than thin man. If you still feel you have lost height, you can get in touch with an Endocrinologist or Internal Medicine specialist and he can guide you further. Hope this helps.
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Dr. Gagandeep Dhillon
Thank you for getting in touch with us. As I see, you are complaining of a loss in height after your started weight training. Loss in height is not possible in normal condition unless there is a traumatic injury to a part of the body or arthritis which deforms the knee. The only reason I can think of is that you have put on some muscle mass and have become more bulky in the last one year. Well built men often look shorter than thin man. If you still feel you have lost height, you can get in touch with an Endocrinologist or Internal Medicine specialist and he can guide you further. Hope this helps.
Regards
Dr. Gagandeep Dhillon
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Loss of height tends to occur in older persons who may have a decrease in bone density.
It is unlikely to occur in any other setting. The difference in height may be related to measuring technique or the instrument used.
If you remain concerned then you may want to visit your doctor for an assessment.
Hope this helps
Loss of height tends to occur in older persons who may have a decrease in bone density.
It is unlikely to occur in any other setting. The difference in height may be related to measuring technique or the instrument used.
If you remain concerned then you may want to visit your doctor for an assessment.
Hope this helps
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